Strictures on Dean Tucker's Thoughts on Proftit Posture Affairs
London Evening Post critiques Dean Tucker of Gloucester for attacking Ireland after his American politics critique. It questions his motives, mocks him as unable to imitate Anglo American power, and accuses him of siding with civil authorities against liberties. The letter defending the Political Mirror notes intent to publish India matters and offers to expunge if false.
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The
London Evening Post
Dean Tucker
Pamphlet War With Mr Sykes Sparks Legal Threats 1779
A fragment from 1779 shows a dispute over a pamphlet criticizing Mr Sykes and a claim that he plans to prosecute Fielding and Waller the booksellers. The author, Rathbone, replies that the measure aims to protect independence and seek justice despite corrupt times and adversaries.
Wilkes Urged for London Chamberlain Amid Liberty Fight
A pledge to support Mr Wilkes as Chamberlain is urged to defend liberties against oppressive ministers. The proclamation extols Wilkes for opposing tyrannical authority, highlights dangers under a General Warrant, and calls Londoners to unite for constitutional rights, urging steadfast patriotism and loyalty to lawful liberty.
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Wilkes
Mr. Wilkes
Middlesex
Fragmented Civic Toast From November Issue
A damaged OCR fragment shows a civic toast or congratulatory note dated November 13 from a "Graterun" citizen with unclear context. The readable words suggest a wish for universal operation of an example, but specifics and names are incomplete.
London Morning Newspaper to Be Published in London
London November 1 1779 announces a new daily paper titled The London Courant and Westminster Chronicle to be printed at Piccadilly. Editors promise earliest public intelligence on political matters and other affairs with cautious expectations from high rank supporters and invite letters advertisements and orders to J Ammen near Burlington House Piccadilly London.
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London
F& New
London Courant
Wessminster Chronicle
J. Amnen
Beksever
Zurlington House
Piceacily
Luncoun
France and England naval rumors from 18th century posts
Postscript from Paris reports indirect intelligence on Count d Etamp squadron near Maryland on September 16 and Sandy Hook on September 22 awaiting spring tides before New York. It notes uncertainty about Arbuthnot’s defeat but confirms little about expedition on the American continent. Lisbon reports Marquis de Pombal condemned to perpetual imprisonment and spared death by royal clemency.
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Paris
America
Lisbon
Marquis de Pombal
East Indiamen safe home and Irish affairs loom
An express reports East Indiamen and convoy safe near the Downs after passage by the Isle of Wight. Lord Hyde Packet and Jamaica mail reached Fal mouth, with mail to be forwarded. Dublin sources warn Parliament not to provoke England, else danger to the realm. Ireland could raise forty two thousand trained men. Wilkes support drives canvassing and a large fund, 2400 pounds raised for his mayoral bid. Lottery draw extensions and a new six shilling Adventurer lottery plan promoted by Gray and Co promises broad prizes and high odds for holders.
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Alderney
East Indiamen
East India House
Isle of Wight
Downs
Post Office
Lord Hyde
Jamaica
Falmouth
Dublin
Ireland
England
Paul James
Texel
Lesterday
Townsend
Wilkes
Chamberlain
White Hart Tavern
Bihopsgate-street
Guidhall
Guildhall
Sailed for the river the Hope Bates and more ships aboard
A fragmentary notice lists a deal dated November 15 from Deal and details ships in the Downs including the Hope Bates Comet Fairy and Resolution, plus cutters Wart and Wart Greenland Thames, with strong winds from the south south east. It also records Guluwall prize drawings with numerous numbers drawn for prizes.
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Deal
Hope
Bates
Liverpool
Resolution
Bury
Greenland
Thames
Jamaica
S.S.E
Guluwall
Lottery Insurance Notice at SHARMAN’s Offices
During the draw SHARMAN insures numbers at half a wake and offers prizes for undrawn tickets. A Twenty Pound prize is never drawn while Twenty Pounds are reserved. Thirty Pounds value in undrawn tickets may be issued. A One Thousand Pound prize exists if the last drawn ticket is favorable. Tickets and shares are insured to be returned undrawn and all lottery business occurs at SHARMAN’s offices in Cockspur Street Fleet Street High Holborn and The Poultry near Cornhill.
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Sharman
Cockspur-street
Charing-cross
High Holborn
Cornhill
N.B
Hor nsby and Co advertise policies and extra numbers
Tuesday morning at 12 o clock November 16 1779 Hornsby and Co report a sustained demand for Legal Half Guinea Five and Sixpenny and One Guinea policies. They cannot meet every request but announce an additional number ready for delivery this evening at 26 Cornhill 16 Aldgate and 11 York Street Covent Garden.
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Hornsby and Co
Cornhill
Aldgate
York Street
Govent Garden
Hazard and Co Distinguish Itself From Other Offices
Mesirs HAZARD and Go. at their STATE LOTTERY OFFICE No. 93 under the Royal Exchange warn the public they have no ties to any other London office. They caution against deception by a Chaunce opened as Hazard and Co. with which they have no knowledge. Prices of STOCKS for the day are listed including Bank Stock, Annuities, South Sea Stock, and LotTERY Tickets among other items.
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Hazard
Royal Exchange
Beys
London
Cheanice
Hazard and Co
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